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欢声笑语huānshēngxiàoyǔcheers and laughterHSK 7, unknown, 32 strokes, rank #26489, Very Hard
huānshēngxiàoyǔ(huan1sheng1xiao4yu3)huan sheng xiao yu T1
  1. 1cheers and laughter
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March 24, 2026

欢声笑语huānshēngxiàoyǔ(huan1sheng1xiao4yu3)

欢声笑语 (huān shēng xiào yǔ) is an idiom that means joyful laughter and cheerful conversation. It typically describes a lively and happy atmosphere, often found during celebrations or gatherings where people are enjoying each other's company.

Strokes32Frequency#26489DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

欢声笑语 reflects the Chinese cultural value of community and joy during celebrations like the Spring Festival, where families gather to eat, laugh, and share stories, emphasizing the importance of togetherness.

Memory tip

Imagine a joyful scene where friends are laughing (欢声) and chatting (笑语) around a table filled with delicious food. Picture their bright smiles and the sound of their laughter echoing, making it a memorable moment that embodies happiness.

Meanings of 欢声笑语

huānshēngxiàoyǔ(huan1sheng1xiao4yu3)
1cheers and laughter
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欢声笑语Simplified
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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快乐 (kuàilè) vs 欢声笑语 — use 欢声笑语 to emphasize the lively atmosphere of laughter and conversation, while 快乐 simply denotes happiness.

Usage Notes

This idiom is often used in informal contexts, such as describing family gatherings or festive occasions. A common mistake is to use it in a serious context where laughter may not be appropriate. Make sure to pair it with positive situations.

HSK Study Tips

Although this idiom may not appear directly in HSK vocabulary lists, its components (欢, 笑) are foundational. Students should focus on recognizing these characters and their meanings to appreciate this idiom's context in social interactions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this idiom with similar expressions, mistakenly saying '欢笑声语' instead of '欢声笑语'. Remember the order and correct components to use the idiom accurately.

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Idiom Spotlight: 欢声笑语

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:happy sound laugh language

Component Characters

欢huānjoyous
HSK 16 strokes欠
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声shēngsound
HSK 37 strokes士
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笑xiàoto smile, to laugh; to giggle; to snicker
HSK 210 strokes⺮
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语yǔdialect
HSK 79 strokes讠
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How to say cheers and laughter in Chinese

“cheers and laughter” in Chinese is欢声笑语huānshēngxiàoyǔ

欢声笑语 (huān shēng xiào yǔ) is an idiom that means joyful laughter and cheerful conversation. It typically describes a lively and happy atmosphere, often found during celebrations or gatherings where people are enjoying each other's company.

When to use 欢声笑语

This idiom is often used in informal contexts, such as describing family gatherings or festive occasions. A common mistake is to use it in a serious context where laughter may not be appropriate. Make sure to pair it with positive situations.

欢声笑语 or something close to it

快乐 (kuàilè) vs 欢声笑语 — use 欢声笑语 to emphasize the lively atmosphere of laughter and conversation, while 快乐 simply denotes happiness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse this idiom with similar expressions, mistakenly saying '欢笑声语' instead of '欢声笑语'. Remember the order and correct components to use the idiom accurately.

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